Applicants must hold a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry (or be close to completion), or have equivalent professional qualifications and experience. Strong expertise in organic synthesis is required, including multi-step synthesis, reaction optimisation, purification and structural characterisation. Experience in total synthesis, catalysis, photochemistry and/or mechanistic studies would be advantageous. You should have an excellent work ethic, strong problem solving skills and enthusiasm for achieving the project aims. You will also contribute to the general running and maintenance of the laboratory.

The project will focus on the biomimetic synthesis of complex natural products, particularly meroterpenoids, using cascade reactions inspired by biosynthetic pathways. The research will explore how simple precursors can be converted rapidly into structurally complex molecules through dearomatisation, rearrangement and cycloaddition chemistry. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing new reactions based on the inherent reactivity of proposed biosynthetic intermediates, combining total synthesis with reaction discovery and mechanistic investigation.

You will join the George Group in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Southampton. The project will provide advanced training in synthetic organic chemistry and structural characterisation, with opportunities to interact with collaborators in computational chemistry, natural product isolation and biosynthesis. You will be encouraged to present your research at national and international conferences, contribute to publications arising from the project, and develop mentoring and leadership skills within the research group.

Recent work relevant to the project includes:

Further information about our research can be found on the group website: https://jonathangeorgeblog.wordpress.com/ 

For informal enquiries contact Dr Jonathan George: jonathan.george@southampton.ac.uk 

Letters of recommendation are not required at this stage but will be requested if you are shortlisted for interview. Interviews are due to be held in November 2026.

At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality. The University recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance. Due consideration will also be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. Both the University of Southampton and Chemistry are proud to hold Athena Swan Silver Awards.

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per Annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 3 Years

A Computational Ship Hydrodynamics and Design Optimisation specialist is required to work on an ambitious and novel project to embed physics informed generative AI tools within a marine vessel concept, generation and evaluation platform. 

This will be part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), which is a collaborative project between Compute Maritime Ltd and the University of Southampton. 

Find out more about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships here: https://www.ktp-uk.org/

Compute Maritime Ltd is a London-based deep-tech company bringing intelligence to the core of the global shipbuilding industry through generative artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing.

Through its proprietary technologies, most notably NeuralShipper, the company is building the first AI-native maritime design ecosystem, offering end-to-end solutions across the vessel lifecycle, from early concept design to operational optimisation.

The Machine Learning Engineer will be required to undertake the following:

The successful Machine Learning Engineer will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• MSc/MEng or PhD (desirable) in Machine Learning, AI, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Hydrodynamics, Optimisation, or a related discipline.
• Experience of applying machine learning and deep learning to engineering or physical systems.
• Strong scientific programming skills in Python, with experience in C++, MATLAB, or similar languages desirable.
• Experience with a deep learning framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX (desirable).
• Experience with engineering simulation tools relevant to CFD, hydrodynamics, or vessel performance, such as STAR-CCM+.
• Understanding of naval architecture, ship hydrodynamics, vessel performance, or design analysis.
• Experience in physics-informed machine learning, surrogate modelling, generative AI, or design optimisation would be desirable.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to build commercial acumen alongside technical strengths.

Personal development: A separate £6,000 budget is available over the duration of the KTP for relevant training, conferences and professional memberships.

Closing Date: 16 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £41,064 to £45,064
Full Time Fixed Term (3 years)

The University of Southampton is ranked among the world’s top 100 and is one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive institutions. The School of Engineering are a world-class centre for education, research and enterprise; one of the largest and strongest engineering communities in the UK. The Technical and Experimental team provide essential technical support to laboratories and workshops in diverse areas including design, manufacturing, bioengineering, sound, vibration, environmental, maritime, mechatronics, mechanical engineering and materials. This role will be instrumental in supporting our new robotics laboratory, including the design and delivery of practical robotics laboratory sessions, including digital twin software.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have substantial technical experience in robotics and robotic equipment, as well as experience of working in a teaching environment.
• Experience in coding and control of robotic systems, including digital twin software. 
• Be an effective team member who communicates effectively with others, including students and stakeholders external to the School of Engineering. 
• Design teaching activities within established policies and procedures to solve complex technical problems. 

The University of Southampton is committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, and particularly encourage applications from candidates belonging to groups who are under-represented within technical posts at the University, including, but not limited to: people from Black and minority ethnic groups; and disabled people. The University is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and a range of family friendly policies, and we encourage staff to apply for flexible working. We are a Disability Confident employer and the University is a founding signatory of the Athena SWAN Charter and holds an silver-level Athena SWAN award. We are a signatory to the Technicians Commitment and can provide opportunities for career development and mentoring.

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Richard Wills (HoD-Mech@soton.ac.uk)

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Closing Date: 22 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Permanent

You will join Responsible AI UK, a £31 million UKRI-funded national programme spanning 28 UK universities and over 150 partner organisations across academia, industry, government and civil society. RAi UK is one of the largest responsible AI research programmes in the UK, working at the interface of interdisciplinary research, policy and practice. You will work alongside the CEO, Professor Sarvapali (Gopal) Ramchurn, and the RAi UK leadership team.

About the role

This is an opportunity for an experienced postdoctoral researcher to work at the heart of one of the UK’s largest responsible AI programmes. The post holder will translate technical outputs from across the RAi UK portfolio and the wider Responsible AI landscape into clear, evidence-based policy advice for government, industry and the public. The research will focus on:

The post holder will design and convene roundtables, workshops and events with senior stakeholders across UK government, regulators, industry, civil society and international partners. They will synthesise findings into white papers, policy briefings and consultation responses, and will represent RAi UK at national and international policy fora. The role may require travel across the UK and internationally.

To be successful you will have:

This post offers significant exposure to senior policymakers, opportunities for visible thought leadership, and the chance to shape national and international conversations on the responsible governance of agentic and physical AI.

For further information about Responsible AI UK, please visit: https://rai.ac.uk

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/03/2028

• Host galaxies of transients (University of Southampton): derive host-galaxy properties from LSST+TiDES photometric and spectroscopic data, and use the unprecedented LSST+TiDES transient sample to study how transients correlate with their environments, and measure transient rates to uncover the physical origins of the deaths of stars.
• SNe Ia cosmology groundwork and citizen science (University of Oxford): use over 30,000 spectroscopically confirmed SNe Ia and 150,000 host-galaxy redshifts to improve SNe Ia standardisation and lay the groundwork for using SNe to constrain Dark Energy and large-scale structure (e.g. via weak lensing and structure growth rate) and contribute to a citizen science project for transient classification.
• Simulations and selection effects (Lancaster University): lead the forward-modelling of the combined LSST+TiDES sample, and characterize its associated sample selection effects. This project will include building galaxy population catalogues validated against state-of-the-art cosmological simulations (e.g. Illustris-TNS). This simulation effort will be the foundation underpinning every rate, host-galaxy and cosmological result in TRANSCEND.

While each position will be associated with a TRANSCEND deliverable, all Postdoctoral Research Associate will have opportunities to follow-up interesting transients and be encouraged to pursue projects that maximise the science from TiDES.

All Postdoctoral Research Associates are full-time posts funded for 5 years from 1st April 2027. Applicants are encouraged to apply for more than one post and all three researchers will be expected to work closely, through regular collaboration visits, to maximise the overall scientific outcomes of TRANSCEND; please state your order of preference (topic and institution) in your application. Moreover, all Postdoctoral Research Associates will contribute part of their time to TiDES infrastructure work.

Qualifications:
 A PhD (or near completion) in astrophysics, physics, cosmology or a related field; strong scientific programming skills (Python); research experience in time-domain astrophysics, supernovae, galaxy evolution, cosmology or survey science. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Application Requirements:
 CV, publication list, and a 2-page research statement describing past research experience and its relevance to the TRANSCEND science goals. If applying to more than one post, state your order preference in the research statement.

Contact info: p.s.wiseman@soton.ac.uk, M.Sullivan@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 5 years

Given our team's existing research skillset in novel machine learning approaches, we are recruiting a team of outstanding researchers in cloud compute architecture design and event-triggered computing to work with us on realising SONNETS' ambitious objectives.

Researchers on our team contribute towards:

• Architect event-triggered compute stacks using industry-standard orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes and container workflows), and to engineer loading strategies for managing highly-irregular flows of data from many sources.
• Develop approaches to model the performance of the aforementioned event-triggered systems, and to use these models to optimise SONNETS architectures.
• Collaborate with artificial intelligence model designers in Southampton and at our partner institutions to support your research, which will be disseminated through publications, seminars, conference presentations, public engagement, and ultimately through a proof of concept implementation for the Bank of England.

SONNETS is an interdisciplinary project; we are open to work with researchers with varying academic backgrounds. Those with experience in, for example, machine learning, high-performance computing, reconfigurable hardware, cloud computing, compiler engineering, distributed systems, or DevOps are encouraged to apply, as well as others with related experience that can be applied to further the objectives of this project.

The post will be full time until the end of December 2028.

By applying, you are agreeing that we can share your information with project partners. In your application, please provide a CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the Job Description & Person Specification.

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) must not be used to generate any component of your application. In turn, your application will not be reviewed using GenAI. Appropriate GenAI use is welcome in the prosecution of the project itself.

This position is open to both hybrid and in-person working arrangements.

For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Mark Vousden (m.vousden@soton.ac.uk). You can find more information on the SONNETS project on our website at https://sonnets-project.org/ and on the UKRI Gateway to Research Website, at https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FX036006%2F1.

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Closing Date: 12 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/12/2028

The project aims to develop new ways of understanding how citizens and other political actors think their political institutions should function. Existing surveys like the European Social Survey show extremely strong support for liberal democratic values across Europe, yet people are increasingly voting for far-right parties that reject exactly these values. 

To make sense of this conundrum, we need to shift away from researching democratic attitudes as a choice between alternative normative models of democracy, such as representative democracy versus direct democracy. Instead, we require an approach that is psychologically more realistic and more closely approximates the reality of the complex democratic systems we inhabit, which do not correspond to the neat conceptual delineations of democratic theories.

The post holder will take a prominent role in developing the conceptual and methodological innovations to create and operationalise the new approach by designing, conducting and analysing original survey research. This will involve connecting with the projects qualitative work, for instance; focus groups and cognitive interviewing to better understand the nature and content of political process preferences, then using the insights from this work to create survey experiments that will test the new approach. The post-holder will take a role in all stages of this process, from conceptualisation to data collection and analysis, as well as writing up and presenting the findings. As such, there is scope for the post-holder to bring their own skills and interests to influence the direction of the research.

This research position will be based in the Department of Politics and International Relations within the Faculty of Social Sciences, at the University of Southampton, and the work will be carried out under the supervision of Rikki Dean (principal investigator of the project). You will join a vibrant Department with a high concentration of scholars at all career levels researching related themes in the Public Opinion Research Network and the Centre for Behavioural, Experimental and Action Research. The position also comes with its own budget for travel and professional development.

To be successful you will have completed your PhD in a relevant (or equivalent professional qualifications). You will have: a strong background in survey research, with previous experience of survey experiments desirable; a track record of research on the political attitudes of the public and/or other key political actors; a facility for solving conceptual and methodological problems; the ability to plan and organise work independently and as part of a team; the ability to write research presentations and papers for peer-reviewed publication. An interest in combining insights from quantitative and qualitative research is also desirable.

The Research Fellow post is full-time fixed term with a negotiable start date. Hybrid working is possible for this post.

Please included a cover letter and CV when submitting your application.

The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Rikki Dean, email: r.j.dean@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 16 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per Annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 36 months

The project brings together evolutionary biology, pharmacology and organismal biology to investigate how sensory systems evolved during the early evolution of animals. Particular emphasis will be placed on receptors known as Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels from non-bilaterian animals and choanoflagellates.

The postholder will play a role in the molecular and functional characterisation of candidate sensory receptors and channels. Working within the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Southampton, you will use molecular cloning, heterologous expression and pharmacological assays to investigate candidate TRP channels responding to chemical and physical stimuli.

You will generate and validate receptor and channel constructs, express candidate proteins in mammalian cells, develop and optimise functional assays, and perform medium- to high-throughput pharmacological screening. Positive candidates will be characterised using concentration–response experiments and quantitative analysis to determine their pharmacological and sensory properties.

A major strength of the project is its integration of molecular pharmacology with evolutionary and organismal biology. You will work closely with collaborators investigating sensory-driven behaviours and TRP channel function in experimentally tractable non-bilaterian organisms. The role will involve collaboration with the partner laboratory in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, and may include travel for project meetings, sample collection and integration of pharmacological and behavioural components.

The position offers an opportunity to develop expertise at the interface of molecular pharmacology, evolutionary biology and sensory neuroscience, while contributing to questions about the evolutionary origins of animal sensation.

About you

You will have a PhD, or be close to completing one, in a relevant discipline such as pharmacology, molecular biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, physiology or evolutionary biology.

You will have experience in molecular biology, cloning and construct preparation, and experience using heterologous expression systems. Experience with mammalian cell culture and functional receptor or ion-channel assays using fluorescence- or luminescence-based readouts would be desired.

You should be confident analysing quantitative experimental data, including concentration–response experiments, EC50 determination and statistical analysis. Experience with ion channels, GPCRs or TRP channels, plate-reader-based assays, high-throughput screening, Xenopus oocyte expression or electrophysiology would be advantageous. Preferably using R or python.

An interest in evolutionary biology, comparative genomics or the biology of early-diverging animals would be beneficial, although applicants primarily trained in molecular pharmacology, cell biology or related disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.

You will be expected to work independently while contributing to a collaborative and interdisciplinary research programme. Good organisation, careful experimental record keeping and a commitment to reproducible research are important. You should also be comfortable communicating your findings through publications, conference presentations and interactions with collaborators from different disciplines and institutions.

The University of Southampton offers a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and additional University closure days. We support flexible working and a healthy work–life balance, alongside access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of staff discounts.

This post is offered on a three-year fixed-term basis.

For additional information please contact Dr Luis Yanez-Guerra (l.a.yanez-guerra@soton.ac.uk), University of Southampton.

Closing Date: 23 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 36 months

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Fellow in Anatomical Sciences to join our committed and enthusiastic team of anatomists and technical staff in our goal to provide the highest quality student experience. This post is based at Southampton General Hospital in the Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences (CLAS) which comprises a large Anatomical Sciences Laboratory. We are part of the School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education in the Faculty of Medicine and we have close interdisciplinary links with other members of the faculty and wider University. 

The University of Southampton is a global centre for excellence in education and research and a founding member of the Russell Group. The Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences (CLAS) is part of the larger Medical Education group within the Faculty of Medicine and we benefit from a resource-rich creative environment and the close proximity of our clinical colleagues.

Our principal role is to develop and deliver human anatomy teaching and learning for undergraduates. Teaching areas include gross anatomy, microanatomy, developmental anatomy and neuroanatomy. Members of academic staff also have curriculum management and development roles in the Faculty and wider University.

Anatomy is taught through prosected specimens which we create in house through the generous donation of members of the public. Our catchment area for donations is the South East of England. Central to our method of delivery is a student-centred approach providing students with a resource-rich environment in which to study. Students undertake a range of activities using high quality bespoke prosected specimens, plastinated and museum specimens, plastic models, bones, imaging material and eLearning packages.

Our team comprises the Director of the Centre, 1 Principal Teaching Fellow, 5 Teaching Fellows, Technical Manager and Deputy and 2 Anatomy Laboratory Technicians. Our work is supported by the CLAS administrator.

The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of anatomy and its sub-disciplines, experience in demonstrating anatomy in practical classes and be enthusiastic and flexible in supporting staff in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. We are looking for someone that is keen to participate fully in the intellectual and academic activities of a lively and committed department which values collegiality highly with the aim to deliver the highest quality student experience.

We are seeking to appoint a Medical or Anatomy graduate. The successful candidate will ideally have had experience working within a human anatomy morbid facility. You will be an excellent team player and have a good understanding of the Human Tissue Act. Experience working in a medical school is desirable.

For additional information/informal enquiries before submitting your application, contact Dr Skantha Kandiah, Director of the Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences and Head of Medical Education at S.S.Kandiah@soton.ac.uk 

Please include a covering letter and full CV in your application. Only applications made online through the University system before the deadline will be considered.

If you have applied for this position previously, please do not submit another application.

Closing Date: 08 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Permanent

The post will work on a collaborative project between the University of Southampton and the University of Oxford investigating the potential of magnetic reconnection for space propulsion, as part of a three year long research project funded by the Leverhulme Trust.

The overall project is to broadly investigate the potential of magnetic reconnection as a method to accelerate plasma in future space propulsion systems. Various recent studies have suggested magnetic reconnection as a potential space propulsion method (DOI's: 10.1063/5.0320433, 10.2514/6.2023-0448, 10.1017/S0022377820001476), suggesting it has some promise in particular to achieve high specific impulse at high powers. The project is a collaboration between Southampton, led by Professor Charlie Ryan, and Oxford, led by Professor Dmitri Uzdensky. Oxford will develop the theoretical and analytical basis of the magnetic reconnection for space propulsion applications, whilst Southampton will focus on the experimental aspects. Using the world class vacuum facilities at Southampton we will develop a magnetic reconnection test article that can investigate magnetic reconnection at the small scale.

You will join a group of eight researchers working on different aspects of space propulsion, with the team based in the David Fearn Electric Propulsion Lab at the University of Southampton. It will be expected that the researcher actively engages with academic partners and with the research team through collaborative meetings, with opportunities to travel to conferences during the project duration.

It is desirable that the person has experience in designing and testing ion thruster technology, magnetic reconnection, or experimental testing of plasma devices within vacuum chambers, and a demonstrated aptitude for learning new fields of research. The person should have a PhD, or equivalent qualifications and experience, in aerospace engineering, experimental plasma physics in particular reconnection, or other ion beam uses. It is desirable that the person has experience of operating large vacuum chamber facilities, and a strong aptitude towards experimental testing. A strong track record of high-quality journal publications is an advantage.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Dr Charlie Ryan: c.n.ryan@soton.ac.uk

At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality. The University recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance. Due consideration will also be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. The University of Southampton is proud to hold Athena Swan Silver Awards.

Closing Date: 05 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £41,064 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 30/09/2029

The NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium is a £50 million national initiative bringing together a diverse range of organisations with expertise in research, capacity development and working with people and communities to deliver a step change in maternity outcomes and developing future research leaders in this area of need. The research carried out by the consortium will focus on inequalities before, during and after pregnancy.

The postholder will join the Preconception and Interpregnancy Health theme, which is evaluating a new system-wide blueprint for preconception and interpregnancy care and support. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will lead the health economics evaluation of the blueprint, assessing the costs, cost-effectiveness and equity impacts of preconception and interpregnancy care interventions. Your work will contribute to developing the economic case for action to reduce maternity disparities, with particular attention to the needs of underserved communities.

You will play a key leadership role in designing and delivering the health economics research, including developing economic evaluation and analysis plans, conducting economic modelling and secondary data analysis, synthesising evidence, and producing high-quality research outputs. You will work closely with NHS and other healthcare partners, commissioners, policymakers, community and third-sector organisations, and colleagues across the Consortium to ensure that the research is relevant, rigorous and has impact.

The role offers excellent opportunities to develop your research profile and work towards research independence, build collaborative networks, contribute to knowledge exchange and policy engagement, and support the development of postgraduate and PhD researchers. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a programme of research that will inform decisions about how best to reduce disparities in maternity outcomes.

This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) fixed-term appointment until 31 May 2028, in the first instance. Subject to NIHR review and funding, there may be opportunities for elements of the research programme to continue beyond this date.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Tracey Sach (T.Sach@soton.ac.uk) or Dr Danielle Schoenaker (D.Schoenaker@soton.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £56,535 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term until 31/05/2028(0.5FTE, 17.5 hours per week)

Uncharted Maritime Worlds is a major European Research Council project investigating the development of seaborne trade, shipping and maritime networks from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. It will bring together large quantities of previously fragmented archival evidence from across Europe to reconstruct patterns of maritime activity and develop new ways of analysing the people, ships, ports and trading networks that connected the early modern world.

The Research Fellow will take primary responsibility for identifying, collecting and analysing evidence from Spanish archives relating to maritime trade, shipping and overseas commerce between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. You will undertake extensive archival research in Spain, identify and transcribe early modern Spanish manuscript sources, and extract and structure historical information for incorporation into the project's integrated digital database. You will work closely with other members of the UMW team to integrate Spanish evidence with archival data collected elsewhere in Europe and contribute to the project's comparative historical research.

You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in History or a closely related discipline and research expertise in early modern Spain and/or the Spanish Atlantic, maritime or commercial history. Excellent written and spoken Spanish and English, advanced ability to read sixteenth- to eighteenth-century Spanish handwriting, and experience of conducting research in Spanish archives are essential. You will also have experience of extracting and analysing historical information from archival sources and working with historical datasets, databases, or digital humanities methods.

You will join an interdisciplinary research team of historians and digital specialists and will have opportunities to develop your own research and publications within the wider aims of the project, as well as contributing to collaborative publications, conferences, digital resources and other UMW outputs. The position will involve periods of archival research in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

The post will be based in History in the School of Humanities at the University of Southampton.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Craig Lambert at c.lambert@soton.ac.uk.

Please apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements set out in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 12 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £39,906 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 30/09/2031

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in a relevant physical/engineering science. The candidates should possess knowledge of basic electronics, and experience in sensor design, fabrication and testing would be desirable.

We are looking for a self-motivated person, able to organise their own research activities effectively, and collaborate successfully across disciplines. The successful candidate will be a good communicator and will be expected to take the lead in preparing reports, presenting results to the consortium and writing research papers. You must also be able to work effectively in a team and organize time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members.

The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities.

Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach.

School of Electronics and Computer Science holds an Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees a childcare vouchers scheme.

School of Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme.

To find out more about working at School of Electronics and Computer Science, visit: https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere

University of Southampton holds a Silver Athena Swan Award. It has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees can participate in a childcare vouchers scheme. There is a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; generous holiday entitlement; subsidised health and fitness facilities; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts.

The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

For more information, contact:

Prof Hywel Morgan (hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 02 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 30 months

The Department of Psychology at the University of Southampton are seeking to appoint three teaching fellows with expertise in Low Intensity CBT for mild to moderate mental health difficulties and education approaches, to join our Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) programme team. 

You will have a relevant qualification in CBT (e.g., EMHP, CWP, HI CBT) with experience of delivering low intensity CBT to children and young people with anxiety and depression.

You will join our respected EMHP team, which is committed to excellent training and ensuring our students are competent and confident to deliver low intensity CBT. The role involves teaching on the EMHP Post / Graduate Diploma (PG/ UG Dip) course, observing and assessing our students. From time to time, you may also be involved in the wider clinical programmes.

You will have a proven track record in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level and a detailed understanding of knowledge of CBT.

Further details about our course can be found here: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/education-mental-health-practitioner-pgdip

We are advertising for a number of posts, due to our increased student numbers. We are looking to fill:

- 1 full time position (2 years fixed term)

- 1 part time position (0.6 FTE , 3 days per week, 2 years fixed term)

- 1 full time position (1 year fixed term maternity cover (part-time or job Share could be considered) 

The School of Psychology is an ambitious and successful Department in the University. You will join a highly collegiate and professional team with staff who are keen to share expertise, provide mentorship and support professional development. The Department values diversity and equality. We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance, and support our employees by accommodating flexibility in working patterns to suit caring needs. Positive consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. 

For further details, please contact Jenny Welton (j.s.welton@soton.ac.uk), EMHP Programme Director, or Sarah Monk (Sarah.Monk@soton.ac.uk) Director of LI CBT.

Closing Date: 30 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746
Full Time Fixed Term (see advert for details)

The CHIMES (Centre for Heterogeneous Integrated Micro-Electronic Systems) Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) is one of four national centres funded by UKRI to support the UK electronics and semiconductor industry. The Centre exists to accelerate the adoption and commercialisation of Heterogeneous Integration (HI) across the UK supply chain.

A core activity of the Centre is to undertake industry-led, co-created projects in advanced methods of electronic systems design and the Heterogeneous Integration of semiconductors. This is an opportunity to join a Centre at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, working alongside industry partners and a network of leading universities to translate partner requirements into functioning demonstrators that solve real-world challenges.

About the Role

This Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer role is central to the IKC's mission and has two complementary aspects. First, working closely with the wider team, you will help develop reusable design methodologies and assets, becoming the Technical Authority on key technology areas such as PHY-level interfaces, custom pad circuits, and analog/digital interfaces. Second, working with the Co-Creation Project Lead and industry partner design teams, you will help develop functioning HI demonstrators, promote the adoption of reusable design methodologies, and resolve design challenges at the analog/mixed-signal interfaces within these systems.

You will provide hands-on analog/mixed-signal design expertise across co-creation PoC projects, with primary responsibility for PHY-level interface design at die-to-die boundaries, including drivers, receivers, ESD structures, termination, and clocking circuits tailored to specific process nodes and packaging technologies. You will define integration-level requirements and interface specifications, coordinate with specialist colleagues across digital design and verification, and undertake physical design work at the integration level, including floorplanning, I/O ring planning, and interface layout across dies, interposers, and packaging substrates.

In addition to project delivery, you will act as an advocate for the Centre's capabilities. You will engage in peer-to-peer technical dialogue with industry partner design teams, support partners in applying the Centre's reusable design assets, contribute to technical workshops and design masterclasses to upskill the UK design community, and represent the Centre's analog/mixed-signal design and integration capabilities at industry events and conferences.

About You

We are looking for a self-starter who can work proactively and collaboratively to achieve project outcomes. You will have authoritative practical knowledge of analog/mixed-signal circuit design and a strong understanding of the semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem, including design flows, PDKs, packaging processes, and design-for-test.

Additional Information

Travel to other industry partners and universities within the UK will be required, and international travel (for example to conferences) may be required. The maintenance of confidentiality in information and data management is mandatory at all times, including the handling of assets held under strict disclosure agreements.

For specific questions relating to this post please contact Professor Ibrahim Sari at ibrahim.sari@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 31 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 5 years

This is a maternity cover post, so the position is for up to 12 months at 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week).

As a Rehabilitationist, you will play a vital role in helping patients adapt to and optimise their auditory implants. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll provide specialist rehabilitation, guiding patients through their hearing journey.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering tailored rehabilitation programmes for cochlear and bone conduction implant recipients
• Assessing patient progress and adjusting therapy strategies accordingly
• Providing education and support to patients, families, and caregivers
• Collaborating with audiologists, rehabilitationists, and other professionals to enhance outcomes
• Contributing to research and teaching opportunities within the university setting

 What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in working with deaf people, or a Hearing Therapist’
• HCPC or equivalent professional registration
• Strong communication skills and a patient-focused approach
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Closing Date: 09 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £58,225 Per annum
Part Time Fixed Term for 12 months